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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-05-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting May 9, 1985 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thurs., May 9, 1985 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Councillors Administrator P. Wallace K. Conners M. Andrews F. Workes R. Hall F. Regehr A. Scheuerman M. Douglass D. James Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting. Carried. Deputy Reeve Workes took over the chair. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we excuse Councillor Wallace from this meeting until 11:30 a.m. Carried. ~ __-- ~I 1. ~j Minutes Minutes of the April 25, 1985 meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we adopt these minutes as read. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes 8-3 Rolling Hills Water & Sewer Operation Report No report at this time. 8-4 Rod Hood - Tax Sale Propert The Administrator reported that the original property owned by Mr. Hood is no longer in his name and, as such, the two parcels cannot be consolidated into these parcels. It was then moved by Councillor Douglass that we rescind our previous request for consolidation of Titles and proceed with the sale of this property to Mr. Hood under the Tax Recovery Act by separate Title. Carried. 8-6 Joe Buck Property - Rolling Hills Councillor Wallace gave a report on this item. He indicated that the property is to be cleaned up in two weeks. 11-8 Gellings & Berrv Property - Patricia The Administrator advised that our Solicitor is proceeding with this matter but he requested more information in regard to the procedures to be taken to have the bridge moved to a new location in order that it will not trespass on the County property. Moved by Councillor Hall that we proceed with this action through the Courts and advise our Solicitors of this. Carried. Page 44 10-2 A.A.M.D. & C. - County Act Meetin Further discussion took place in regard to this meeting to be held in Edmonton on May 27th. Moved by Councillor Conners that we arrange for private air fare from Brooks to Edmonton for this meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that the Administrator, D. James, be given authority to vote at this meeting as Councillor Scheuerman will not be attending. Carried. 5-7 Sam's Cat Service - Cleanin Landfill Site Further discussion took place in regard to the County landfill sites and a report on these sites was presented to the Council. Agricultural Service Board Fieldman, Ed Pratt, attended the meeting to also take part in this discussion. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we refer this matter to the Agricultural Fieldman to review and negotiate for the cleaning up of landfill sites. Carried. 11-1 Minister of Municipal Affairs - Boundaries Letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding proposed boundary changes was read to the Council and he indicated that he has asked Mr. Grover to attend a Council Meeting to review this matter further. A proposed date for the meeting was set for May 17th or 24th subject to availability of Mr. Grover. 3. Correspondence 1. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports for the Hamlets of Scandia, Rolling Hills ~. and Rainier were submitted to the Council for information, these reports all being satisfactory. 2. Alberta Municipal Affairs - 1984 Financial Statement Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs acknowledging the 1984 Financial Statement was presented to Council for information. 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - School Fiscal Year This matter was referred to the next Council Meeting. 4. J. Murray - Soil Erosion Problem Letter from Mr. Murray advising of the soil erosion problem on the property adjacent to his was presented to Council. The Deputy Reeve advised that he and the Agricultural Service Board Fieldman had met with the landowner and a report is to be sent to Mr. Murray in regard to this meeting. 5. Town of Brooks - Landfill Site Letter from the Town of Brooks regarding the landfill site was presented to Council for information. 6. Circle Gulf Truck Stop - Propane Outlet Request from Circle Gulf Truck Stop to locate a propane outlet service within 10 feet of the south property line of their property was presented to Council. After reviewing the request, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we Page 45 indicate to them that this site must be located 45 feet from the centre of the service road and, further, that no guarantee will be given for any future move of this property by the County. Carried. 7. Universal Exploration Request from Universal Exploration for road crossings in SW 6-24-17-4 and WSW 6-24-17-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this applica- tion subject to all regulations being met. Carried. 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve Cheques 5603-6074, in the amount of $1,146,927.49 as per attached list, for payment. Carried. 5. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for April was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept this report. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Municipal The following items were presented from the Municipal at Committee Meeting: ' TransAlta - Don Berg - SW 13-20-14-4 - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application. Carried. Maverick Land Consultants - Road Approach - 14-22-20-14-4 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this applica- tion. Carried. E.I.D. - Culvert Installation - SW 35-20-15-4 - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application. Carried. Board of Education No report. Brooks Vicinitv Area Structure Plan The Committee presented a brief report on their meeting concerning this plan and it was agreed by Council that a further meeting of full Council would be held on the 18th of June. The members of the Joint County and Town of Brooks Board presented information from their meeting of May 1st. Regarding S.R. 873 to the nuisance ground, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we request the R.C.M.P. to enforce the Litter Act on this highway and also check for trucks being overloaded. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 7. Other 1. Development Report The Development Report for April was presented to Council for information. Page 46 2. Assessor's Symposium at Hinton Request for John Dell to attend this Symposium in Hinton on June 3-7 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this request. Carried. ~~r/3. By-law re: Control of Off-road Vehicles in Emerson /u~ Discussion took place on this item and the Administrator was instructed to contact our Solicitor, in Edmonton, for more information on this matter. 4. Hamlet of Patricia - Census & Appointment of Enumerator Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the taking of a census in the Hamlet of Patricia for purposes of the Hamlet Street Grants. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we appoint Margaret Owens as enumerator for this purpose. Carried. 5. Provincial Grants re: Establishment of Parks Information was presented to Council indicating that the ri Provincial Government may be prepared to approve another Parks Grant within the County of Newell, this Grant being a $100,000.00 Grant. Council is to review this matter and further discussion will take place at the next Council Meeting. 6. Bell Subdivision Discussion took place in regard to the possibility of applying to the Government to have the Bell Subdivision classified as the Hamlet of Bow City. Moved by Councillor Andrews that she be excused from discussion and voting on this item due to possible conflict of interest. Carried. It was then moved by Councillor Wallace that we apply to Alberta Municipal Affairs to have this subdivision classified as the Hamlet of Bow City. Carried. 8. Planning 1. Foley Marquess - Proposed Subdivision Discussion took place in regard to the development of the road for this subdivision. It was agreed by Council that the Developer would be totally responsible for the development of any road in this subdivision. 2. Review of Intensive Livestock Operation Doug Fleming, of the South East Alberta Regional Planning Commission, was in attendance at the meeting and a review was made of the Intensive Livestock Operation Study. This Study will be reviewed again at the next Council Meeting. 9. Form A's Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the following Form A's for Div. 2: Local Roads Construction - $30,000.00; Local Roads Construction & Drainage - $11,000.00. Carried. 10. Purchase of Road Allowance Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the Agreement for Purchase of Road Allowance for Raymond Rasmussen of Duchess. Carried. Page 47 ~~. 11. Post Agenda Items 1. Proposed Moved-in House from Mr. Sharp Councillor Scheuerman reported on this item and advised that Mr. Sharp is to be advised that he will have to make an application for permit and, if necessary, the M.P.C. will have a phone meeting to discuss this item. 12. Information Items 1. Recreation Grants Discussion took place in regard to the Provincial Recreation Grants and the deadline for final submission of these to the County. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we set the end of July, 1985 for final date for submission of the 1985 Recreation Grants. Carried. 13. 1985 Municipal Estimates & Budget The Estimates Committee presented its report and a total review of the proposed 1985 Municipal Estimates to Council. After this review, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the 1985 Municipal Estimates. Carried. County Budget Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve and adopt the 1985 proposed County Budget. Carried. By-law 878-85 Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 878-85, being a By-law to adopt the 1985 mill rates, receive first reading Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 878-85 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 878-85 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 878-85 receive third and final reading. Carried. 14. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. ,,_. _, ti ~ ~.._.. . ... ~---'_Y --~~ REEVE ~~~ ~ /~. C U Y A INISTRATOR Page 48 ~,.